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EF05 GXE

2005 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,555 mi
Last recorded101,555 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 GXE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 101,555 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 97,529 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 95,645 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 92,515 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 89,609 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 89,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,812 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,705 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 72,623 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 62,521 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 62,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 53,122 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 40,032 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?

Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,947
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,654
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,130
Registration plate lamp not working 2,601
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,582
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,491
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EF05 GXE is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Kia Cerato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 58,173 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Cerato fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,654 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF05 GXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Cerato typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF05 GXE registered?

EF05 GXE is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is EF05 GXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 GXE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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